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RF06 POA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,954 mi
Last recorded116,954 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 POA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 116,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 116,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 116,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 108,657 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,203 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 99,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 92,229 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 88,092 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 82,747 miles

Central exhaust mount detatched but system still secure

Pass 28 May 2016 78,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + inner & outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 70,915 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs worn.

Middle exhuast bracket holder insecure,but adequately supported.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F- Tyre is tapering on the inner edge.

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 16 May 2014 66,533 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 May 2013 57,345 miles

bodywork damage to offside outer sill

Fail 8 Jun 2012 49,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine undertray missing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine undertray missing

Pass 4 Jun 2011 40,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside lower body sill damaged

Pass 30 May 2010 32,603 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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RF06 POA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF06 POA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RF06 POA registered?

RF06 POA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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